Tag: cucumbers

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How to Make Marinated Tomato and Cucumber Salad

This easy cucumber and tomato salad tastes like summertime in a bowl. The dressing is light and zingy from the vinegar, the cucumbers and onion are so pleasantly crunchy you can’t stop eating them, and the tomatoes are so juicy and sweet they burst in your mouth. It’s perfect as a light summer snack, but […]

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Detox Water

Ingredients 1 gallon of water spring, distilled or filtered 1 whole organic lemon sliced and seeds removed 1/2 cucumber sliced 10 mint leaves organic if possible Instructions Wash and dry the lemon. Slice and remove seeds Fill pitcher with 1 gallon of distilled or spring water Add lemons Add cucumbers Add mint Refrigerate for 12 […]

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Cucumber Salad with Spicy Tahini Dressing

This simple veggie side salad incorporates the rich nutty flavor of tahini with toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, and fresh herbs for a flavor-packed dish. Serve it at a summer picnic or cookout, toss it into a bowl of greens for a heartier bite, or top it with a cooling dollop of Greek yogurt for […]

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Orange-Olive Romaine Salad with Fennel Vinaigrette 10

INGREDIENTS 5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. fennel seeds, toasted and crushed 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 romaine hearts, cut lengthwise into quarters 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced 2 navel or Cara Cara oranges, segmented 1/2 c. kalamata olives, torn DIRECTIONS Combine oil, […]

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Cranberry-Hoisin Turkey Buns 8

Ingredients 1 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber 14 frozen Chinese steamed buns 2 1/2 cups leftover shredded skinless white meat turkey (about 12 1/2 ounces) 2 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1/3 cup cranberry sauce 4 green onions, cut into (1-inch) pieces Nutritional Information How […]

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Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Boats 15

You can make the salmon mixture up to a day in advance. Sprinkle with chopped parsley for a more finished look. Ingredients 2 English cucumbers, peeled 1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 1/2 cup chopped smoked salmon (about 4 ounces) 1/4 cup chopped red onion How to Make It Step 1 Trim ends off cucumbers. […]

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Cucumber Salad 13

Ingredients 3 large seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed How to Make It […]

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Cucumber-Lime Infused Gin and Tonic 19

Make the gin mixture ahead or let stand at room temp 3 hours. Ingredients 6 Persian cucumbers, divided (about 1 pound) 8 (2 1/2-inch-long) strips lime rind 1 1/2 cups gin 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 lime, thinly sliced 5 cups tonic water, chilled How to Make It Step 1 Cut 4 cucumbers into […]

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Sesame Shrimp With Smashed Cucumber Salad 14

Ingredients 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil, divided 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 5 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided 2 cups thinly sliced (1/8-in.-thick) cucumbers 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 garlic clove, minced […]

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Tangy Chicken-Farro Bowl

Ingredients 5 tablespoons white vinegar, divided 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 (8.5-ounce) packages precooked farro 2 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breasts, sliced […]